Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 25, 2024

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Comradery (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Honos Man 4.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Taishan 4.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Brother Reid 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Sai Con (FR) 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Hapi Hapi 20.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Moody Jim (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Donttestyourluck 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Motorcade 1.20 2.5 5-1
1 1 Mobe Town 1.60 2.9 5-1
2 2 Unusual Win 8.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Barbacoa 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Anmer Hall 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 I’m a Lucky Man 3.50 1.9 3-1
2 2 St Ignacio 8.00 2 4-1
7 7 Player B 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Awesome Rhythm 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Handsome Ticket 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Cribbage Board 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Crimson Rose 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Grazen in the Sun 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Professors’ Pride 2.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Indy’s Star 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 True Friend 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Paradise Lake 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Matina 6.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Ms Bo J 3.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Rascality 4.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Ketonia (FR) 8.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Not A Sinner (GB) 4.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Westphalia 12.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Notime for Squalls 6.00 8 15-1
8 8 Greer My Dear 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lisa’s Nonno 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Big Novel 1.60 3.8 7-1
2 2 Gila 5.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Liberal Lady 2.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Belleo’s Forest 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Geezer 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Leyas Candy 2.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Andy Can U Hear Me 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Gypsy Tears 8.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Spiritual Advisor 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Sawasdee 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Raging Waters 20.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Irish Heatwave 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tessuto 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mr Fabricator 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Battle Cruiser 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Ignite the Light 1.80 3.6 7-1
3 3 Normandy Landing 4.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Lake Superior 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Wishing Well S.) – Wishing Well S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ag Bullet 0 0-1
8 8 Carmen Miranda 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Phenom 5.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Ag Bullet 8.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 One Silk Stocking 15.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Lunar Impact (GB) 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Miss Lizzy 12.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Ice Dancing 6.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 School Dance 4.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Gracelund Gray 3.50 5.9 11-1
6 6 Violent Runner 20.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Warrens Candy Girl 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Clements Ride 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Run Bryce Run 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Takes Three 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Travelin’ Show 3.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Special Club 5.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Trotsky 12.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Vols 20.00 7 13-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.